Sourav Ganguly Indian Cricketer From Kolkata
Sourav Ganguly · cricketer and sports executive · Indian
Biography
Born on 8 July 1972 in Kolkata, Sourav Ganguly is an Indian cricketer. His club career on record includes Bengal cricket team (1990–2010) and India national cricket team (1996–2008).
Early life
He studied at St. Xavier's Collegiate School; University of Calcutta; and St. Xavier's College, Kolkata.
Career
He is registered as a batting. He started out at Bengal cricket team in 1990, according to the records. Beyond Bengal cricket team, he has played for India national cricket team, Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors India. Bengal cricket team is where he stayed longest, 1990 to 2010.
Recognition
Sourav Ganguly received the Padma Shri in sports in 2004. Further recognition came with the Banga Bibhushan (2013) and an Arjuna Award. Altogether, 3 wins are listed.
Personal life
He is married to Dona Ganguly.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1990–2010 | Bengal cricket team | Batting |
| 1996–2008 | India national cricket team | Batting |
| 2000 | Lancashire County Cricket Club | Batting |
| 2005 | Glamorgan County Cricket Club | Batting |
| 2006 | Northamptonshire County Cricket Club | Batting |
| 2008–2011 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Batting |
| 2011–2012 | Pune Warriors India | Batting |
| India Under-19 cricket team | Batting |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Banga Bibhushan | Won | |
| 2004 | Padma Shri in sports | Won | |
| Arjuna Award | Won |
Sourav Ganguly on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 3.1M @souravganguly
- Engagement rate
- 1.52% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 46,663
- Average comments
- 676 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sourav Ganguly?
Sourav Ganguly is 54 years old, born on 8 July 1972 in Kolkata.
What is Sourav Ganguly known for?
Sourav Ganguly is a batting who has played for Bengal cricket team and India national cricket team.
How tall is Sourav Ganguly?
Sourav Ganguly is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What is Sourav Ganguly’s nationality?
Sourav Ganguly is Indian, born in Kolkata.
Who is Sourav Ganguly married to?
Sourav Ganguly is married to Dona Ganguly.
Has Sourav Ganguly won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Banga Bibhushan (2013).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q561487), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Bollywood Hungama · CC BY 3.0
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